I've long wanted to use this kind of layout, and this was the perfect use of it. I printed out the digital image to allow for flowers above and below the verse, and I drew a light pencil line above and below the sentiment and masked the verse. I made my floral masks using stickie notes (both of the large and small flowers). I stamped the larger one first, masked it, and then stamped the two side flowers. Next I stamped the leaves in Pear Tart Memento ink...and repeated for the bottom portion. I colored my flowers, and since the leaves are nearly solid, I outlined them with a multi-liner pen and colored them with a Copic marker (I need more Memento green inks). Then I finally used a multi-liner pen to draw the lines above and below the Scripture verse. Once done, I used a pierced die and matted it (I used the chisel end of a Copic marker to color a piece of card stock large enough to mat using my Mini Perfect Layers...and now it matches my flowers perfectly). Lastly, I added some sequins (these little guys are finally starting to get used - hehe!).
Thank you taking a closer look, and I hope you have a wonderful week! Sending you all big hugs, sweet friends!
Stamps: O Happy Day (Simon Says Stamp!), Scripture digi (Word Art Wednesday)
Paper: Solar White 80# and 110# (Neenah)
Paper Size: A-2
Ink: Tuxedo Black and Pear Tart (Memento), printer
Accessories: Copic markers, Pierced Rectangles dies (ODBD), fine line marker 01 (Prismacolor), clear ruler, Mini Perfect Layers tool, sequins (Verve), Diamond Glaze, clear Wink of Stella, white Gelly Roll pen (Sakura), white tape
Techniques: Digital images using Microsoft Word, masking
Registered: October 20, 2004 Location: Somewhere in the middle Posts: 30599
Thu, Oct 27, 2016 @ 8:19 AM
Your flowers look really amazing Cheryl!! I always love to see what wonderful coloring you're going to be sharing with us!! Love the split image with the sentiment too!! Stunning! HUGS
------------------------------ *Vicki*~ my blog "Go Stamp some Smiles"
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Thu, Oct 27, 2016 @ 2:09 PM
Ditto what everyone else said sis, this is truly wonderful. The layout is gorgeous and your colouring, as always, is breathtaking. I am happy dancin' that you have uploaded 3 amazing cards!!!
------------------------------ Susie
Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 90281
Sun, Oct 30, 2016 @ 5:43 AM
Oh my those flowers are amazing and the little hints of sparkle in them really draw the eye to them. Love the stamping over and under the sentiment. So beautiful Cheryl.
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92425
Mon, Oct 31, 2016 @ 10:34 AM
Cheryl, your Copic coloring is without parallel here on SCS. Your flowers positively SHIMMER. The whole card is so beautifully executed. You are one talented lady.
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Registered: October 5, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 15773
Mon, Oct 31, 2016 @ 7:01 PM
Cheryl, this is absolutely stunning!! Love the gorgeous coloring, the verse in the center "panel" and all of your finishing details! Perfect, my friend!!